Bayard’s Ale House

Stumbled in to Bayard’s because I was starving and craved a beer. The bar was pretty empty and both the bartender and server were glued to their iPhones. Beer list was great and had all my favorites. However while drinking my beer, I watched the bartender eat an Oreo in the corner in between stroking her long brown hair and then garnish someone else’s drink. Yuck! That must be unsanitary and I’m glad I didn’t have anything with a lime in it.
Would I come here again? Probably not. The cell phone use in front of me was unprofessional and the bartender eating behind the bar was just gross. Not a welcoming environment to outsiders at all.

On a recent date with my girl we attempted to go to Swine next door and somehow ended here. But we were extremely satisfied. The service was great. They offer great traditional American bar food. It’s your typical Irish bar. Highly recommend it

Bayard’s is a classic and the West Village is lucky to have it. This is my favorite bar in the city. I live in the neighborhood and there is really no similar bar (don’t want to name names but the other local Irish pubs are either post college frat life or awkward randomness). I’ve lived in neighborhoods all over Manhattan and never have I found a bar that makes me feel like I’m a local, like I’m at home — like I’m part of a community! The staff and owner make you feel like you’re family — they know your name, they know your beer, and theyll buy you one too. And if you come in solo and sit at the bar they’ll chat with you and introduce you to other locals. I’ve made many friends here, including staff. The food’s good too, I don’t know what these other reviewers are talking about, and I’ve eaten there maybe 100 times. Try the wings, the taco fries, the burger, the steak or the chicken club… all delicious. And they have TVs — so you can watch sports games while sitting under their year round Christmas lights. So cozy! I love this place. I love it so much I’m even going to travel to the UES to visit the newly opened Bayards East. Also… I’ve seen more than a few celebs here having a low-​key meal. I won’t say who but they were real A-​listers, just sitting in the corner with friends facing the wall, acting as normal as the rest of us.

Bayard’s is one of those places you keep going to thinking ‘well: I had a terrible experience there last time, but it’s a cozy Irish pub, how bad could it be?’ And then you have another terrible experience.
The first time I went there, my laptop was stolen out of my bag. No one’s fault but the thief’s, but it did set a certain tone.
Then there was that time I had an awful first date there and the bartender forgot to put in our dinner order. I told her not to worry about it. It was more important to just get out of there. The bartender insisted that she’d put it in right away. I said ‘no really, don’t worry about it. Could we just get the check?’ When the check came, she leaned in and said ‘don’t worry: I didn’t charge you for the burger.’ So: there’s a bright side. If they forget to ever give you food that you ordered, they won’t charge you for it. The height of courtesy!
Twice, I drank beer there without anything unpleasant happening.
Then, last night, I reluctantly returned (it’s a cozy Irish pub, how bad could it be?) and was given a dramatically over cooked burger that the waitress shrugged off as not her problem. I was forced to move twice during the act of attempting to eat it so that the staff could access the basement. (Something that would have been ok if it came with an apology.) And the two harrowed waitresses who were staffing the entire place were impossible to grab to get your check or your order.
How bad could it be? Pretty bad. Head up the street to Tavern on Jane or Dublin 6, if you want a cozy Irish bar. Or down towards w 4^th and the host of places down there. Bayard’s is well worth skipping.

It’s a good spot for a quick bite to eat if you’re in the neighborhood. Don’t expect the best and you will be okay. My friend and I came for an early dinner and I kid you not, not a soul was in the restaurant. Thankfully, a few people came in after us and sat at the bar. It’s a small place but plenty of tables. Fills up quick at prime dinner time. Service is nice, fast and friendly.
We ordered a grilled chicken club sandwich and spinach, cheddar, bacon omelette to share. The sandwich was just okay. The bread was a bit harder than I liked and it was semi-​cold. The fries were overdone in the oil. You could taste the super fried taste. Omelette wasn’t bad but tasted like it was left on the table for awhile. Cheese was melted inside but hard. It wasn’t bad but I’ve had better, warmer, hotter food.

Bayards is a top notch pub. Sometimes it’s the simple things that make you happy. I had a burger an fries there last week and was honestly thrilled with it. Big burger, cooked to my specified temp, well done bacon, a ton of fries on the plate. The side of chipotle mayo that the bartender recommended put it all over the top. Prices are great for the West Village and the staff is really, really nice.

The service was amazing. I did go for a lunch meal. What I did like is they had a 2 course meal for $ 10! You can’t beat that in the West Village. It just didn’t taste that good. I had the grilled chicken and guacamole Sandwich on a hard roll. The fries and the soho were good. I was a little disappointed but there drinks are probably better since they are a bar first. I am willing to come back for a wing night and try it out.

Went here on a whim because it looked like it had good, cheap bar food. It was $ 150 for 3 people and I got incredibly sick from the burger.

I met my friend at Bayard’s weeks after my return from a stay in Ireland. The highlight of my visit to the space was reminiscing about Dublin with the Irish owner and bonding with the bartender over a bottle of Irish Teeling Whiskey that I spotted behind the bar. Just like in Ireland, the staff was sincere and friendly. While I skipped a glass of the whiskey, I did have a pint of Irish stout to relive the voyage. I also tried the sweet Bad Ass Cider from New York, which I loved.
Sitting at the bar at Bayard’s was an authentic and engaging experience. The place was definitely worth a visit!

Came here on the fourth of july with two of my friends. Place was empty and very inviting. They have a good variety of food if you are looking for a good lunch spot. The waitress said that the grilled chicken club was the most popular item on the menu, so I ordered it. My two friends ordered the burgers.
The burger was really good. It’s thick and was over-​cooked but it had a ton of flavor! The fries were a hit and miss. Some fries were soggy, over-​fried, crunchy, and under-​fried. It’s like the fries were cooked one by one since they were so inconsistent. The grilled chicken club sandwich I had was nothing special at all. Literally just chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo set up with three slices of bread cut into four pieces. The chicken had okay flavor, could have had something that would have made it different. It’s something you can get anywhere so I would stay away from this item on the menu. Stick with the burgers!

Totally unpretentious… perfect spot for a reasonably priced experience (certainly for Manhattan)…fantastic burgers, great service, highly recommend!

Best lunch special I could find in the West village… $ 10 for soup and pulled pork sandwich with fries tastes good too

Great place for comfort food done right. Some tv’s for sporting events and great beer. The Staff from bar tenders to wait staff all so nice! Wish I could get there more often!

This was a great discovery and change for us from the usual Cowgirl we go to prior to the shows. We wanted something different and kozy and there it was — –an Ale House. Not very crowded for a Saturday afternoon. They had some nice craft beers on tap as well as in bottles. My wife and I sat at the bar and ordered our typical bar food. She had the chili taco fries while I had the buffalo wings. The fries were loaded with cheese and quite bit for 1 person, even 2. It makes a great group appetizer. My hot wings weren’t too spicy, but were just enough and flavorful. The chicken was well prepared and fell of the bone. Quite a few TV’s for watching the games.

One of my favorite Irish Pubs, great selection of ales and cider and my favorite plate from the menu is of course fish and chips.

I’m always down for a good Irish Pub and a nice cold Guinness. That being said, my friends and I were wandering around the village and stumbled into Bayard’s. It seemed to be decently crowded despite it being a weekday. The space itself is small… not much standing/​sitting room. However, people still managed to squeeze their way inside. We were lucky enough to snag a high chair at the bar.
I knew my Guinness was going to be poured proper when my bartender greeted us with his thick brogue. We got to chatting about Ireland and he was very familiar with the University I studied abroad at! UL represent! It was great chatting — he was such a welcoming guy. Everyone working there were so friendly and we even met some new people along the way. Great way to end the night. Oh, and the stout was just as delicious as I expected!

I liked Bayard’s atmosphere… even with the four over-​served investment bankers sloppily hitting on the waitress next to me. The place is laid back and I caught on a night where you could get a table without a fight. I think this would be a great spot to go and watch sports and drink from a decent beer menu.
Food — I wasn’t starving so I had guac and chicken tenders. The guacamole was surprisingly good, mostly because it wasn’t as terrible as I was expecting. The chicken tenders were surprisingly bad, mostly because I was expecting something good.
The draw is the people and drink… the food is an after-​thought. Still I would go back.

On a whim with a party of two in desperation to seek bail from the blazing hot sun of a late June heat and attain substance, low and behold a line formulates over one hour waiting time at Bayard’s Ale House. Three international events coincidence that lures business to hustle and bustle: Pride Day (parade route runs directly on Hudson Street), 2014 World Cup, and Wimbledon 2014. This was our second failed attempt to attain a table for food. I stood at the bar flagging the bar tender for fifteen minutes to place our drink orders. I opt for Rose wine which was, on this day, was served in a plastic cup to prevent rowdiness. The Rose wine was very mediocre. Bayard’s Ale House does carry a number of craft beer and draft beers. We were never properly served as we never got a table I was fuming angry for the staff discriminate us for being heterosexual. Lurking onto other tables appears the standard American bar food: chicken wings, French Fries, nachos, burgers, et al but we do not know what it all taste as the wait staff did not take our food order. For the first time, money was not the reason as having money does not necessary get you a table– particularly on Pride Day. Disappointingly, I wanted food!
TV screens plaster all over the house tuning to both World Cup, and Wimbledon games to bring the spirit for fans locally. Air conditioning is weak as there were too many bodies inside. A security guard serves as the gatekeeper and Maître d’.

We came here on a whim on a rainy afternoon for lunch. The place itself is very cool. It’s obviously a very old establishment & has a ton of character.
We were greeted by a charming Irish fellow who also was our server. He was very warm & attentive.
They had a nice selection of beer on tap & my buffalo chicken salad was super yummy. Solid casual dining experience, I would come back!

They have good lunch specials. i had the grilled chicken club sandwich. the basil mayo on it was really complimenting the chicken. my coworkers had grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers that all looked delicious. they have good fries, not the big soggy kind.
it wasn’t anything phenomenal, but we had no complaints and will definitely be back. they also have a good selection of beers.